Organized according to interview and visit, Vincent talks to various professionals in the field of public health and discusses projects and proposals. As President of the Rockefeller Foundation he steers the focus toward supporting the war effort and making the world a better place through public health funding. The 1917 diary includes the China Medical Board developing a comprehensive medical system in China, the International Health Board focusing on preventive medicine, and camp and community plans for the welfare of American soldiers. Includes Memorandum to Members of the Executive Committee. Washington Interviews, May 26, 1917; and Memorandum of an interview with M. Hovelacque, A Member of the French Commission, at the Plaza Hotel, Made Tuesday, May 29, 1917.
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Organized according to interview and visit, Vincent talks to various professionals in the field of public health and discusses projects and proposals. As President of the Rockefeller Foundation he steers the focus toward supporting the war effort and making the world a better place through public health funding. The 1918 diary documents Vincent overseeing and getting updates on Rockefeller Foundation projects from various other officers. A focus of this diary is the war effort particularly concerning war camps. Includes: Memorandum of a Conference Held at 61 Broadway, monday Afternoon March 25, 1918 at 3pm.
The grants, visits and interviews with professionals in the field of public health focus on prevention of disease. The diary includes updates on International Health Board projects, malaria control through quinine, discussions of effects of World War I and a conference between Dr. Heiser and Dr. Rose regarding South America.
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller papers, 1858-1957, n.d. Bulk: 1920-1948, bulk 1920-1948 15.39 document box(es)
The papers of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller primarily consist of correspondence, including personal correspondence to family and relatives, biographical materials; art collection files, and files pertaining to her philanthropic activities.
Abby Rockefeller Mauzé papers, 1905-1975 3.04 Cubic Feet
This collection documents the private life and personal activities, largely philanthropic, of Abby Rockefeller Mauzé (1903-1976). The bulk of the material contained in the collection dates from before 1960.
Edward E. Potter Papers, 1918-1966 0.17 cubic ft.
Estus H. Magoon photographs, undated 0.1 Cubic Feet
Important subjects in this collection include World War I in Albania and malaria control in Greece, Albania, Costa Rica, British Honduras, and Brazil.
The family journals detail Embree's trip to Europe to reestablish an exchange of research journals, scientific equipment, fellowships and bibliographic bureaus.
Frederick T. Gates papers, 1877-1939 1.8 Cubic Feet
Records consist of correspondence, clippings, pamphlets, memoranda, manuscript drafts, and a ledger.
1918 Index; 5 pages